CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, clotting time (PTT)

Facility: Saint Michael's Medical Center

Billing Code: 85730 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 85730
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $6
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, clotting time (PTT) at Saint Michael's Medical Center is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.01, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 111 Central Avenue, Newark, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$6.01

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $6.01 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $6 (100%)
Insurance Median: $6 (100%)
Cash: $6 (100% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6 (100% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $6.01 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $6 67%
Tricare $5 83%
Aetna $6 - $13 100%
Amerihealth $6 100%
Clover Health $6 100%
Curana $6 100%
Horizon $6 - $28 100%
Humana $6 100%
Medicare (plans) $6 100%
New Jersey Out of State $6 100%
Wellcare $6 - $8 100%
Wellpoint Amerigroup $6 100%
Fairprice Healthcare Holdings - Fphh $7 116%
Employer Direct Healthcare $8 133%
Cigna $9 150%
Naphcare $9 150%
Coventry $12 200%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 111 Central Avenue, Newark, NJ 07102
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals